Stella Ristorante

This is a tiny but beautiful restaurant. The bathrooms were not clearly marked so that created some confusion. The service was amazing. They made sure we were taken care of all the time. Waters refilled, new bread was brought shortly after ours ran out.My coworker and I each got a dish to share and it was a great idea. She got the 10 oz rib eye with veggies. We split all of it and both enjoyed each dish. The rib eye was seasoned wonderfully and was cooked as requested and very juicy. I got the bow tie pasta with chicken and peas. The pasta was also dente and there was a perfect pea, chicken to pasta ratio. I would absolutely love to come back here if I'm ever in the area again. It was pretty busy so I would recommend a reservation, especially on the weekends.

Absolutely stellar experience. I visited on a Sunday afternoon after church and the atmosphere was very pleasant, peaceful and serene.

Truly a 10/10 restaurant. Our server recommended many options from the special's menu. The mushroom risotto is usually served with sea bass, but had run out for the night (understandable after having this dish) and immediately offered branzino instead. The service was fast but did not compromise on taste of any dish. The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere and we will definitely be back!

The service and food was awesome. The selection to choose from was great. The way they celebrated special events was amazing. Definitely going back !!!

Everything about this place is AMAZING! Carlos was beyond exceptional!!! Paula was phenomenal! Food was beyond delish!! Definitely a must do when visiting the Southlake area

2 stars for the bartender and her bubbly personality! The rest was downhill... Food, ambiance and service all need serious help. Had a reservation for dinner at 6:30, didn't get seated until 7pm. We were squeezed into a corner booth that was split into 2, two seater tables. My husband spent our anniversary dinner basically on someone's else's first date. Waitress seemed rushed - she never told us the specials or offered us bread. I had to ask about them because I heard her rattle them off to the next table. I saw bread on other tables and asked about it. Then she brought us some - after we finished our dinner. Dinner was less than awful. The rigatoni was served with ice cold meatballs. Told our server and she apologized. Brought another entree TOO quickly which was concerning. My seafood spaghetti was not good at all. I could have made the same entree for a lot less. Hell, I should have just ate at home. Spent $160 for mediocre food, awful service and a loud, obnoxious atmosphere. Go for the wine... then leave.

Had dinner with a friend at Stella and while the food was ok , it does not worth the price . The overall experience could have been better - the acoustic is terrible , you can't hear the person seated right next to you . They also had all sorts of little flies all over the place . Not great As for the food -1) we started w a Caprese salad which was pretty good and fresh , but for 19$ you expect a bigger portion . 3.5/52) I then got the fig and percschuto pizza - generous toppings and the sauce was great . The dough however , was mediocre at best . That could have been a great pizza otherwise . 3.5/53) we needed w a tiramisu which was just meh. This version was more whipped cream and less of the biscotti with coffee which is my favorite part . 3/5I also did an Aperol spritz cocktail which was nice and we got a focaccia w olive oil which was ok.Not sure I'll go back to this place

Italian and fun in Southlake. My wife and I go there on occasion for a nice meal in a friendly atmosphere. It is a small restaurant and I would recommend a reservation for Friday or Saturday night, it fills up quickly. This friday we went for a nice meal. The food is always good. As usual we started with the meatballs, I would call a must try, and a bottle of wine. They have an okay wine list, we have always been able to find something we like at a reasonable price. My wife decided this trip she was going for a pizza. The Burrata Mortadella Pistachio she thought it was okay but expected more Pistachio flavor. A little blan for our taste and will probably not order again. We did bring half of it home and it should warm up nicely for lunch. I had the special, Branzino over Mushroom Risotto and it was wonderful. Recently I have been ordering the specials and have not been disappointed. We love the atmosphere, it is a fun place and can get a little loud. Especially if someone is celebrating a birthday. If you are looking for a quiet romantic dinner this may not be for you. But for good food in a friendly place and great service this is the one. Oh and see what the bartender has for a special drink. Buon Divertimento

Went here for valentine's dinner. Cute place inside. They did a condensed menu with the choices of an appetizer, main and dessert for $69.They were definitely creative and packed as many tables as possible into the dining area. Even though we had a table for 2 we were right next to another couple. We had fun with it. If you want a more secluded experience book earlier at a place that can allow that.The service was excellent. For appetizers we had the arancini and salad. The arancini was pretty good and the marinara was very good. For the mains we had pizza and mushroom & truffle ravioli. The ravioli was definitely the better of the 2. The ravioli had good flavor. The pizza was good but the crust could have had some more crunch.The desserts were ok, the tiramisu was more pudding like over a cookie and lava cake was a little on the dry side.Overall we had a good time and the service was very good,

We had prosciutto fig pizza delicious Cesar salad perfect our waitress Rochelle was so sweet and very attentive knew the menu well, best service we had in awhile compared to other restaurants . Love the ambience, can't wait to return to try the cheese wheel with fettuccine .